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What to Expect When Living in Creve Coeur, MO

Creve Coeur is one of the best places to call home near St Louis, MO. Located near the commercial hub of Chesterfield, Creve Coeur represents the best of quick access to city amenities and the space and quiet you get with not being downtown. The suburb is decorated with a number of small lakes, beautiful parks, and extensive medical facilities with easy access to main transport arteries, including I-270, which runs north to south through the center of the suburb, and I-64, which will take you directly into the heart of St. Louis.
Creve Coeur is an elegant and relaxed environment with neighborhoods representing a blend of tree-lined single-family homes, historic neighborhoods, condos, and comfortable apartment communities.
 

Creve Coeur's Historic Love Story

Creve Coeur, pronounced "Krev Kor" is French for "broken heart". The community got its name from a local legend about unrequited love between a Native American princess and a French fur trapper. She leaped into the lake in heartbreak, and, in response, the lake formed into the shape of a broken heart. This beautiful tale, while sad, embodies the beautiful ambiance of the community, where natural beauty can be seen in every direction alongside the conveniences of city life.
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Life in Creve Coeur

Creve Coeur provides beautiful surroundings and supports a lifestyle focused on quality. From homes to businesses to manicured outdoor spaces, you will find enriching experiences in which beauty and enjoyment are always at the heart of community design.  Those who move to Creve Coeur find the locals welcoming, and the environment is neither too busy nor too quiet. There are many opportunities for shopping, delicious restaurants,  good education, and good healthcare without leaving the borders of Creve Coeur, along with the convenience of easy access to the rest of the city via the nearby highways and excellent public transportation system. Life in Creve Coeur is relaxing and uplifting. It is considered a great place to live for any household.

Pros

  • Beautiful surroundings
  • Many job opportunities
  • Highly rated schools
  • Shopping and restaurants
  • Numerous medical facilities
  • Great highway access
  • Easy to navigate
  • Good public transportation
  • Close to other great parts of St. Louis

Cons

  • Higher than average cost of living
  • Traffic when going downtown 

 

Cost of Living and Quality of Life

Creve Coeur has a higher-than-average cost of living, but there are also a large number of corporate and medical jobs in the area. Locals are positive about the affordability of living costs and enjoy the larger-than-average floor space per home for the price. The cost of groceries and amenities is on the same level as other St Louis suburbs.

Weather in Creve Coeur

St Louis weather tends toward humid summers and icy winters. Cold winters bring people together and give you an opportunity to light your fireplace to stay cozy. While winters are icy, it rarely snows, and deep snow is almost never a problem.

The hot and humid summers are balanced by the many local pools and natural small lakes, bringing communities out to the waterside for picnics and swimming to stay cool. Springtime is short but gloriously beautiful, with blue skies, mild temperatures, and the occasional rain as the plants burst to life. But autumn is the best time of year in Creve Coeur when the air turns crisp, the local deciduous trees become a brilliant tapestry of color, and community festivals become frequent.

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Beautiful Outdoor Recreation

The lands of Creve Coeur were formed when a bend of the Missouri River was cut off, creating a beautiful space prone to small lakes and ponds. You will find little lakes as part of almost every local park, and many communities like Vicino on the Lake Apartments are built around beautiful waterside living, taking advantage of the lush natural environment to enjoy a greater quality of life.

There are many parks in the area, big and small. Creve Coeur is slightly further north from the map-designated community and is a favorite recreation spot for locals to fish, swim, kayak, take nature walks, bike the trails, have picnics, and feed the local ducks.

 

Employment Opportunities in Creve Coeur

One of the things that makes Creve Coeur a great place to live is the many businesses and medical facilities nearby. In addition to being a great place to commute from the city, there are numerous job opportunities in corporate and medical roles close to home. The Olive Blvd business hub represents a large concentration of local jobs. There are also a number of restaurants, shops, and hotels to make the urban section of Creve Coeur complete and provide opportunities for a wide range of careers.

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Schools and Education Quality

The schools in Creve Coeur are known to be excellent, as reported both from their test scores and by personal accounts from people who have grown up in the area. Those who have been through the Creve Coeur school system give glowing reviews of their experiences, and the schools themselves are highly rated for providing an excellent public education. 

 

Find Your Place in Creve Coeur

If you are looking for an apartment in Creve Coeur, you'll love the gorgeous lakeside homes of Vicino on the Lake. Our spacious 1, 2, and 3 bedroom apartments offer beautiful sights and a convenient location near all the delights that Creve Coeur has to offer. Come for the apartment, and stay for the waterside living, warm brick fireplace, beautiful kitchen, indoor and outdoor pools, and well-equipped fitness center. 

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